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mothers meet ups or email groups

Hi- I'm moving to Putney in a few weeks from America and for the first time in my adult life will be at home with my kids (2 and 5) rather than working. Are there any mothers or parents groups that meet up for activities? What about local email groups with announcements, classifieds for second hand children's supplies, etc. Thanks,Laura

Laura Pence ● 2788d5 Comments ● 2784d

Putney Heath accident at Green Man could have been far worse

If the bus had been hitting the rails slightly later- many Ark kids would ahev been victim  TFL must investigate the suitability of many of these dangerous drivers - who often take off from stops - like it is a race or to irritate motorists -170 already often races !

David Thompson ● 2787d1 Comments ● 2784d

Telegraph Pub Closure

Has anyone else heard anything about the closure of the Telegraph Pub and what is being proposed on the site? More “unaffordable homes” built for the wealthy making property developers even richer?

Nina Sklar ● 2843d10 Comments ● 2784d

Which Brexit options did your MP (Justine Greening) support on 27 March?

Good girl: AgainstNo-deal: Leaving the EU on 12 April without a deal (John Baron's proposal - 160 for, 400 against)ForRevoke Article 50: Cancelling Brexit if the UK gets within days of leaving the EU without a deal (Joanna Cherry's proposal - 184 for, 293 against)ForSecond referendum:  Holding another public vote to confirm any withdrawal agreement agreed by Parliament (Margaret Beckett's proposal - 268 for, 295 against)

Steve Poole ● 2785d11 Comments ● 2785d

Technical blog help needed

Does anyone here know how to migrate a blog from Blogspot to WordPress without losing previous posts or the front page look?

Roy Robart ● 2785d0 Comments ● 2785d

an App we should all have on our phones!

Just heard about an app called What 3 Words. A woman in Somerset had an accident, called the police, but was dazed and didn't have a clue where she was. They told her to install the App, and were able to find her quickly once she'd done that. The geocoding system has divided the planet into 57 trillion 3-metre by 3-metre squares, assigning each square a three-word 'address' by converting complex GPS coordinates. The site uses shorter, more common words for built-up areas and more obscure references for remote locations such as Siberia and the middle of the ocean. Sounds incredible!

Victoria Diamond ● 2787d7 Comments ● 2785d

Metal Balustrade Recommendation?

Hello, can anyone recommend someone who could install a simple, slim, metal balustrade/handrail onto the side of an internal open-sided, wood staircase, ensuring it's compliant with current building regulations? Thank you!

Karen Webster ● 2786d0 Comments ● 2786d

Putney High Street

Something happened in the High Street Police shot across the road in their car behind a high lorry. Also Green Man Pub road shut no buses moving Police Ambulance and Fire Engines. Might be on the News later.

Barbara Stevens ● 2787d8 Comments ● 2786d

Is the EU good for the planet?

Just watching Sky News where the ex Business Minister is making his case for some sort of dealOne example he gave was that in order to make parts that we make for the Mini in the UK, that one part has to go in and out of the UK FIVE TIMES!So I totally understand the importance of his point, however this is just ONE business example. If things go back and forth so many times before the product is actually finished (freely as no import tax which presumably plays a factor), you do have to wonder what this is doing to the planet don't you?Any thoughts?

Emarisa Battoia ● 2787d25 Comments ● 2787d

Why we should stay in the EU

A letter from Devra Wiseman in the FT at the weekend is  worth quoting from.She said that, although the economic arguments are important, what sways her are the EU's values: ▪ More than 70 years of peace between nations, hitherto warring; ▪ The personal rights it bestows on us all of entry, settlement and work in all EU countries; ▪ The educational opportunities; ▪ The membership of vital institutions for research and development, including Galileo; The exchange of information for security, for dealing with climate change and for cultural exchange and development. ▪ Above all, for the joy of feeling partnered in friendship by millions of others in such a variety of cultures and histories. That expressed my own opinion on why we should stay in the EU rather more cogently than I can myself.

Richard Carter ● 2788d14 Comments ● 2787d

Gilets jaunes show their true colours

The BBC, Euronews and other providers are reporting that a group of gilets jaunes protestors on Saturday shouted anti-semitic abuse at the philosopher Alain Finkielkraut, including such choice phrases as: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!" "Dirty Zionist!" and "throw yourself in the canal".How charming, I wonder if the gilets jaunes supporters here agree with this.

Richard Carter ● 2823d7 Comments ● 2787d

Brexit - Has The Tipping Point Been Reached?

The success of yesterday’s march, (and the record numbers of the petition to Parliament) could well be the tipping point for Brexit. The march was massive, and it while good humoured it didn’t have the ‘carnival’ atmosphere of the Trump march. I would suggest that the difference is the seriousness, ie potential damage to UK v clown president. Politicians, (and mainly Conservative) cannot deny the obvious feeling and which side is winning the debate. Farage addressed less than 200 people yesterday who are supporting the Exit side their ‘march’ (ahem) to London.  On the People’s Vote side, 1m people travelled to London from all over the UK and Europe to make their feelings heard.  If there was an election tomorrow the Conservative party would be decimated. They know this. Corbyn may be ‘unelectable’ but he would win. May is sufficiently stubborn to stick it out, but I doubt if Parliament / the EU / or her party will allow her to take the UK out of Europe on her failed plan. Or to remain as the PM beyond a few days or weeks. 

John Cameron ● 2789d12 Comments ● 2788d

The biggest story since the fall of the Berln Wall

An interesting, albeit bittersweet video.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-47673337/the-biggest-eu-story-since-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall

Ivonne Holliday ● 2788d0 Comments ● 2788d

Cheek!

I've been eating peanut butter and marmite sandwiches (almost always on toast) since the mid-1970s. Now Marmite are actually going to produce and sell it, ready-mixed! Is there no place left for a traditional craftsman like myself?And, since you ask why did I ever do it, well, I was gifted an unwanted catering-size pack of peanut butter, and I was not going to waste it. So I found a way to make it enjoyable. Mind you, that catering pack was smooth peanut butter. Once I found the crunchy stuff, it became real true love.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/22/love-hate-taste-test-new-marmite-new-peanut-butter/If only I had patented it. Mind you, I never found many people who liked the sound of it.

David Ainsworth ● 2790d14 Comments ● 2788d

Charity Commission / Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators

I sent the below to the CC some 6 months ago.  The reply confirmed that the draft report would be available in October or November.  I know that Nick Evans enquired after that deadline and was told the first 3 months of this year.  So far, no draft report.  I wonder why..._________________________________From: John Cameron  Sent: 06 September 2018 07:43To: Alison Burmiston Subject: Re: Freedom of Information / Environmental Information Regulations - WPCC / sale of Mill House Dear Mrs BurmistonWhile I appreciate that you cannot provide a substantive update, can you indicate an approximate date that the draft report will be available.  While writing, would the Commission have a view on my releasing information (particularly my various submissions / correspondence) to a journalist?  RegardsJohnJohn Cameron

John Cameron ● 2789d0 Comments ● 2789d

Grayling’s team tried to smother Heathrow runway noise warning

The Sunday Times is reporting tomorrow that "Officials at the Department for Transport plotted to cover up warnings about the extra aircraft noise created by a third runway at Heathrow," it says,  continuing that "The six-page document — sent to Chris Grayling, the transport secretary — recommended blocking a plan to tell millions of households about the extra noise they could face from the airport’s £14bn expansion."Furthermore it reports: “Most of the people receiving this communication will not have previously engaged with the expansion of the airport. The possibility that people might be overflown is likely to create significant public disquiet and could cause previously supportive or neutral stakeholders to reconsider their position.”Very disturbing that officials could try to slant any "consultation" in this way. Full article at https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/graylings-team-tried-to-smother-heathrow-runway-noise-warning-psmxp0nzh but,  because it's behind their paywall I've quoted more than usual from it

Richard Carter ● 2790d3 Comments ● 2789d

Sony The Runaway Jack Russell 🐶

So happy to read this little sweetheart is back home! 👍🏻 xx

Sue Hammond ● 2790d0 Comments ● 2790d

Amazon deliveries

Twice in the last few days, Amazon deliveries have left packages on the doorstep, in full view from the street. No attempt to deliver to neighbours, not even any attempt to hide the package and put a card through the door in explanation. So far nothing's been stolen, not as far as we can tell anyway.I appreciate that the deliverers are under a great deal of pressure and no doubt Amazon will fob us off with bland assurances that it's nothing to do with them, but it's disturbing - and the problem isn't confined to Amazon deliveries.  Apart from anything else, stuff left out like that is an instant advert to burglars saying there's no one in. Have others had the same problem?

Richard Carter ● 2791d9 Comments ● 2790d

Children's party shop on Lower Richmond Rd

I didn't know Hooray. London was there, but it looks great, and the owner is full of enthusiasm. Can organise everything for your children's party, so do give them a go if you're having a party. Support our independent traders!!

Victoria Diamond ● 2790d1 Comments ● 2790d

Rough sleepers underneath Putney Bridge

Hey there, I wonder if anyone has noticed the two rough sleepers underneath Putney Bridge and if there was a shelter for them nearby? Last Saturday I walked past and it seemed like they were having a bit of a party, with music playing. The two men who are there are harmless but I’m worried it might attract more and more and make that walkway dangerous.

Sarah ● 2791d3 Comments ● 2790d